A Google Meet alternative for Kyrgyzstan
Updated November 8, 2026
Google Meet is handy when the whole team already lives in Google: mail, calendar, documents. But the organizer needs a Google account, a free group call ends after 60 minutes, and paid Google Workspace is billed to a card. Kurultai is a homegrown Google Meet alternative: meetings by link, sign-in with an email or phone number, payment in som and servers in Kyrgyzstan.
Kurultai vs Google Meet
| Kurultai | Google Meet (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free group meeting | up to 30 minutes without an account, up to 1 hour with one | up to 60 minutes (3+ participants) |
| Free participants | up to 100 | up to 100 |
| Organizer account | not needed for a quick meeting; accounts use email or phone | a Google account |
| No time limit | Premium, 490 som a month | paid Google Workspace |
| Servers | in Bishkek | abroad |
| Payment and paperwork | in som by QR, contract and documents under Kyrgyz law | bank card |
Google Meet's terms are as published by Google in November 2026 and may change.
When to choose Kurultai
- participants have no Google accounts, or you don't want to require them;
- you pay as a company in som and need a contract and accounting documents;
- sound and video should go through servers in Kyrgyzstan and the database be in the country;
- you need a Kyrgyz interface.
Getting started
- Open kurultai.kg and press “Meeting without an account”, or sign in with an email or phone number and create one from your account.
- Send the link. Participants only type a name.
- For meetings with no time limit, switch on Premium or Business.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Google account for Kurultai?
No. A quick meeting needs no sign-up, and a Kurultai account uses an email or phone number. Participants only need a name.
How long is a free meeting?
Up to 30 minutes without an account, up to 1 hour with a free account, up to 100 participants. Premium for 490 som a month has no limit.
Try Kurultai for free
Create a meeting in a second and send the link: guests only need a name, with nothing to install.